Tag Archives: tour divide

Gas station food and tips for the Tour Divide and long bikepacking races.

Posted on March 16, 2024 by ss29er

This one has been a long time coming… finally had a chance to gather some thoughts on efficient resupply for big multi-day bikepacking races and rides. Thank goodness we don’t have to eat like this all the time and I … Continue reading →

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Jay Petervary’s Custom Great Divide Titanium Midtail Bike

Posted on September 4, 2023 by ss29er

It’s with a heavy heart that I’m adding this video to my blog. If you haven’t heard, Jay was hit by a car two weeks into his GDMBR fastest known time attempt. He was rear-ended by the speeding vehicle on … Continue reading →

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Tour Divide / GDMBR Resource List: Read, Study, Watch, Listen

Posted on November 28, 2022 by ss29er

I decided to pen this blog post as a companion for my Tour Divide Prep Video Series on Youtube.   This will be a living document, so save the link and I’ll keep it updated as new info becomes available… If you … Continue reading →

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Divide Life: An Inside Peek at Jay Petervary’s 2021 Winning Race Effort on the Tour Divide

Posted on September 13, 2021 by ss29er

I shoved a GoPro in Jay P’s pocket – then cut together a straight dope look at the trials and tribulations of his winning race effort on the 2021 Great Divide Classic / Tour Divide B2B. It ain’t all roses, … Continue reading →

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Full Kit & Clothing UNPACKED: JayP’s Tour Divide Winning Setup

Posted on August 17, 2021 by ss29er

I recently posted a bike check video for JayP’s TD winning Rodeo Labs Flaanimal. This is the follow-up and goes through every single piece of clothing and gear he carried with him along the 2,500 mile journey along the Great … Continue reading →

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Jay Petervary’s Great Divide Winning Bike Setup

Posted on July 29, 2021 by ss29er

I caught up with Jay Petervary 10 days after winning the 2021 Great Divide Classic (Tour Divide Border to Border Race). He left everything untouched and we filmed a couple of videos going through his bike and complete bikepacking kit. … Continue reading →

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2021 Tour Divide B2B / Great Divide Classic Grand Depart

Posted on June 17, 2021 by ss29er

This year, due to Covid/ the Canadian Border being closed, the official Tour Divide bikepacking race was again thwarted. Instead of 2,745 miles from Banff to Antelope Wells, the race started at the Roosville border station. What is a little … Continue reading →

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Weighing and Unpacking my Fully Loaded Tour Divide Bikepacking Rig = Man it’s heavy.

Posted on September 26, 2020 by ss29er

I’ve been looking forward to making this video for a while! I love to geek out on all the bikepacking gear and prep, and I’ve been super curious what the whole setup weighs once it’s locked and loaded. Many people … Continue reading →

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Twas A Dream – Reflecting on the Tour Divide 2018

Posted on August 3, 2018 by ss29er

Check out my Youtube series on Tour Divide Bikepacking Setup Tips: https://amzn.to/2Y0Cgl1 Wow.  It’s been a little over a month since it ended.  The whole thing is a blur.  A dream. 2,745 miles.  200,000′ of climbing.  An amazing, never to … Continue reading →

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Get Busy Livin or Get Busy Dyin

Posted on June 5, 2018 by ss29er

6/5/18 Alrighty.  I’m heading up to Banff.  Grand Depart leaves Friday, June 8th, 8am.  From now, until I reach Mexico, I’m goin off comms except to check-in with Angela, post some pics, and record my daily rides to Strava.  If … Continue reading →

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